Mitchell Creek Picnic Area

Located on the northwest side of Brainard Lake, Mitchell Creek Picnic Area is set in the shade of the subalpine forest adjacent to Brainard Lake Road. The area offers one picnic site with table, pedestal grill, metal fire ring and trash receptacle.

Brainard Lake Recreation Area Summer Season (May 1 - Nov 14): Dogs must be on a hand-held leash at all times; when open, developed camping is only allowed at Pawnee Campground (no camping in closed campgrounds); dispersed camping is only allowed north of the South St Vrain Creek.

Recreation Map

Activities

Fishing

HIDE

Lake and Pond Fishing

River and Stream Fishing

Nature Viewing

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Viewing Scenery

Picnicking

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Picnicking

Located on the northwest side of Brainard Lake, Mitchell Creek Picnic Area is set in the shade of the subalpine forest adjacent to Brainard Lake Road. The area offers one picnic site with table, pedestal grill, metal fire ring and trash receptacle.

Fire Information

Unless seasonal restrictions are in effect, campfires must be attended at all times and cold to the touch with the bare hand before being abandoned. Collection of dead and down wood is allowed; do not break branches from standing trees for firewood.